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Marriage in modern China

So, in China, when two people love each other very much and want to stay together forever, they get married. Just like in other countries! However, there are some things that might be different from what you're used to.

First, in China, families are very important. That means that when two people get married, it's not just about them. Their families will also join together and become one big family. So, when a man and a woman decide to get married, they have to talk to each other's families first to make sure everyone is okay with it.

Another thing you might notice is that in China, many people focus on getting a good education and having a good job before they think about getting married. This means that people might not get married until they are older than you might expect.

When a man and a woman do decide to get married, they will often have a big celebration with their families and friends. This is called a wedding. During the wedding, the bride and groom will wear special clothes and exchange rings to show that they are now married.

There are different traditions for weddings in different parts of China, but one thing that's common is that the color red is considered lucky. So, you might see a lot of red decorations at a Chinese wedding.

Overall, marriage in modern China is still about two people who love each other deciding to spend their lives together. But because families are so important and education and jobs are important too, the process might be a little different from what you're used to.